The official name of Josh Laryea is Joshua Alphonso Tetteh Cheataa-Laryea. He is a Ghanaian, born on 15th June in Accra. He hails from Gbese a suburb in Accra. Josh is an old student of Accra Academy and Apam Secondary School.

He offered his undergraduate studies at the Central University College. He is just about completing his Thesis in the Master of Philosophy in Religious Studies program in this same institution.